Operating
Gain on sale of business and assets
This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
How to read this metric
Gains indicate successful divestiture strategies or portfolio optimization, while losses may suggest selling underperforming assets at a discount.
Detailed definition
This represents the realized gain or loss from the divestiture of a business unit, subsidiary, or significant asset grou...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in companies undergoing portfolio restructuring or M&A activity.
Metric ID:
operating_gain_loss_on_sale_of_businessHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.72B | $36.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$3.00M | -$161.00M | $0.00 | -$7.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | -98.7% | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | <-999% | +100.0% | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | -98.7% | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Range-$161.00M – $2.72B
Avg YoY Growth-99.3%
Median YoY Growth-99.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's gain on sale of business and assets?
- 3M (MMM) reported gain on sale of business and assets of -$7.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does gain on sale of business and assets mean?
- The profit or loss recognized from selling a business segment or major asset.